Hands-On Exercises

Pick the track that matches your comfort level

During the workshop you’ll spend 40 minutes working with Claude Code directly. There are two tracks — pick whichever fits you today.

How It Works

  1. Everyone together (5 min): We open Claude Code and type the same first prompt. Just to confirm it works.
  2. Choose a track (35 min): Guided exercises, work at your own pace.
  3. Helpers circulate: Raise your hand if something’s stuck.
TipBuddy system

If you’re comfortable with the terminal, pair with someone who isn’t. You type, they steer — they’re the domain expert, you’re the driver.

The Two Tracks

📖 Beginners Track

If this is your first time with a terminal or AI agent.

No prior experience. Start with one prompt. Build confidence. See what’s possible.

→ Start here

⚙️ Advanced Track

If you already use Cursor, Copilot, or have shipped with Git.

Skip the intro. Build a real mini-project with CLAUDE.md, Git, and a multi-step analysis.

→ Start here

Universal Tips

  • Be specific — “Analyze the data” is bad. “Load trade_sample.csv, show the top 10 rows by value as a bar chart” is good.
  • Iterate — If the output isn’t right, just say what to fix. “Make the bars horizontal” or “Use dark blue”.
  • Ask for explanations — “Walk me through what that script does, line by line.”
  • Don’t panic at mistakes — Claude makes them. Correct it in plain English. That’s the workflow.
  • Press Escape if Claude is running off in the wrong direction.